Safed

Beyond the Headlines: Holiness in unexpected places - opinion

A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.

A sign in a Safed coffee shop showcasing the donation of recyclables to fund a tefillin stand.
A Finnish flag flies over the City Hall in Helsinki, Finland, February 10, 2024.

Missing Israeli found dead on side of road in Finland after disappearing during solo cycling trip

Ultra-Orthodox Jews protest against the drafting of ultra-Orthodox Jews in Jerusalem, January 11, 2026; illustrative.

Haredi protesters attempt to block bus near Meron over Shabbat operations

Search poster for Haymanut Kasau at the Binyamina train station, 2024.

The search for Haymanut Kasau: Why Israel must not forget the missing nine-year-old girl - opinion


From 16th century well to ‘48 war, centuries of history unveiled in Safed

Among other structures, the researchers unearthed a 16th century market, a well, water cisterns, remains of several buildings dating back between the 17th and the 19th century.

Excavations conducted in the Ashtam Square in the Old City of Safed.

A Megillat Esther of one's own in Safed

"I never had a strong desire to read the megillah publicly, but was happy to get involved writing. I had no idea how much I’d learn, and how empowering it would be," said Zehavi.

CHAYA SHEVA SHAIMAN in her glassblowing studio.

Safed chief rabbi calls for prayer at Western Wall for coronavirus victims

The mass prayer gathering at the Western Wall is slated to take place on Sunday, February 16 at 4:30 p.m.

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu

Safed city engineer compensated with NIS 250,000 for wage discrimination

Cheli Tal worked as the city engineer since 2014, soon after which she discovered that she was being paid considerably less than her male equals working within the municipality.

Tsfat municipality

So many synagogues – Safed

Today, Safed’s synagogues fall into three categories: old, hassidic, and more modern.

So many synagogues –  Safed

Music from the heavens

There is nothing more Jewish in the sonic department than klezmer music, right?

MOUSA BERLIN

General Exhibition of Safed in Ein Hod

The paintings and constructions of Igal Fedida

‘A BALLET of Emptiness,’ mixed media on metal

Safed invites families to visit Passover attractions – Free of charge

Among the free attraction offered are educational virtual reality activities and horseback riding.

Children using virtual reality technology to learn about Jewish culture

Health Ministry warns Bnei Brak and Safed residents of measles exposure

Travelers on a city bus in the northern city of Safed were potentially exposed to the dangerous and highly contagious virus, according to a Ministry of Health statement.

Vaccine syringe

Rabbi Koenig, founder of Breslov community in Safed, passed away at 73

Koenig founded the Breslov Hasidic community in Safed along with his two brothers

Ambulance